Me, Myself & Irene

About Me, Myself & Irene

Me, Myself & Irene is a 2000 American dark comedy film directed by the Farrelly brothers, featuring Jim Carrey and Renée Zellweger in lead roles. It impressively interlaces elements of comedy and romance. It tells the story of a Rhode Island state trooper named Charlie who, after years of suppressing his emotions, suffers a psychological breakdown and results in a second personality, Hank.

Making / Production

The film was made by the talented Farrelly Brothers who achieved success with their previous movies 'There's Something About Mary' and 'Dumb and Dumber'. The production of the movie tried to balance the intriguing aspects of multiple personality disorder with the humor quotient to deliver a laugh riot. It was shot in multiple locations including New York and Rhode Island.

Actors

• Jim Carrey playing the dual roles of Charlie and Hank helps us enjoy the extremes of a mild-mannered police officer and a personality who's a bully. His performance is a testament to his mastery over physical comedy and emotional nuances.
• Renée Zellweger as Irene is impressive and brings a soft contrast to the outrageousness of Carrey's character. She plays the role of the woman both the personalities fall in love with.
• Chris Cooper plays the antagonist Lieutenant Gerke convincingly, walking the thin line between funny and frightening.
• Robert Forster stars as Colonel Partington, Charlie's superior, whose stern persona adds to the comedic undertones of the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite the film's sometimes crude humor, it was a hit at the box office, earning over $149 million worldwide.
• Jim Carrey revealed in interviews that while in the Hank character he would remain in character even off-camera, stating that he relished playing an uninhibited person.
• The "thumb trick" that Carrey performs in the movie was accomplished using a mechanical thumb.

Awards

Although Me, Myself & Irene didn't win any major awards, it was quite popular among audiences for its comedy and performances, particularly Jim Carrey's dual role, which was a highlight.

Quotes

• "Charlie Baileygates: Hank, I don't know why you gotta do it in the road. Hank Evans: Why not? Side of the road's all jammed up. Wooo-eee! Look at that! A five-pounder!"
• "Irene P. Waters: So you do split. Charlie Baileygates: Only down the middle."
• "Hank Evans: Listen, Piss-Stain, I'm relieving you of your duties. Whitey: Sir, I'm willing to try again. Hank Evans: 'Sir'? I like that. Respect, Whitey."

Music / Soundtrack

• The soundtrack is a mix of various songs from different genres including rock, country, and pop.
• Bands such as Foo Fighters, Third Eye Blind, and Ivy contribute to the dynamic background score.
• The movie's main them song is "Breakout" performed by the Foo Fighters